How good it is to lift up the name of the Lord!

It appears the nations which historically have been associated with Christianity are following the example of ancient Israel. They are forsaking the Lord in favor of human philosophies and ingenuity.

Everything today is money and power. The Bible is seen as a venerable tradition that puts a nice cloak of respectability on civilization. But where raw power is being exercised by the movers and shakers, the Bible is kicked out of the way.

Do not think for one moment I am bewailing this. It is good that things are getting colder and may they proceed until they are frozen. A society that is half Christian is worse than useless because it leaves the impression that somehow God, although not entirely pleased with us, is giving reluctant approval to what is going on.

Each new departure from morality and common sense brings a burst of indignation from several sources. But money talks and the outrage soon is eclipsed by a new outrage.

The latest flap is human cloning. Of course it is possible to clone a human as any animal, and it will be done because of the potential for money, power, and entertainment. But the product will be as any other animal because it will have no soul. You can't clone a soul!

No, God is not wringing His hands over the antics of His creatures. He is using their foolishness to teach lessons to the angels. When school is over the army will descend from Heaven and the gibbering of demon-driven flesh will be silenced.

Get a view of Jesus, God's King. No earthly monarch has attained one millionth of the authority and power possessed by Christ. He is laughing at the fools who would throw off His guidelines.

When you and I boast in the Lord and exalt His name, the humble of the earth rejoice. They are mourning the current trends. They bewail the sexual perversion, the murder of the little darlings that would have graced someone's home, the cynicism and lies of the politicians who are serving themselves, the greed of the wealthy. But there is little they can do.

Take heart, little flock. Your King is aware of your sorrow. He is coming to vindicate you.

Some time ago an attorney said something to the effect that the meek may inherit the earth but the lawyers will win in court. He will answer for his proud boasting in the day he stands in the courtroom of Jesus Christ.

You and I are not to fret ourselves because of the increasingly arrogant boasting of those who do not know our Lord. The shoe will be on the other foot when they see Him coming, seated at the right hand of Power.

Jesus is supreme Lord and none can successfully oppose Him. Let us make our boast in Him, magnify Him, and exalt His name together.

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